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Cardinals Top Prospect Nearing Call-Up

The St. Louis Cardinals have been one of Major League Baseball's biggest surprises this season. The Cardinals entered the season with the youngest team in baseball and were expected to be in a rebuilding phase after shipping off some of their veteran pieces in the offseason.

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Game Discussion for St. Louis Cardinals vs Arizona Diamondbacks Monday

The St. Louis Cardinals will begin a homestand and welcome a former teammate as the Arizona Diamondbacks come to town. It’s Andre Pallante taking the mound for the St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 22

Cardinals Have Several Tough Decisions Awaiting Them at Trade Deadline

The St. Louis Cardinals have been one of Major League Baseball's most surprising teams this season. After being predicted to finish dead last in the National League Central at the beginning of the year, the Cardinals are at the top of the wild card race.

MLB News / Viva El Birdos / June 22

Nolan Arenado Proved to the St. Louis Cardinals He’s a Man of His Word

As the St. Louis Cardinals prepare to open a series at Busch Stadium against the Arizona Diamondbacks Monday night, they also welcome back Nolan Arenado.

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The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers in the MLB Live-Ball Era (since 1920) to strike out at least 180 batters in their first 30 starts can you name in six minutes?

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St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 22

Cardinals must pursue trade for this former All-Star pitcher

The St. Louis Cardinals are a surprise contender, but they need pitching. The Arizona Diamondbacks are hovering around .500 and may be open to selling ahead of the MLB trade deadline.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 22

Cardinals Fireballer 'On the Rise' With Trade Deadline Looming

The St. Louis Cardinals got back into the win column on Sunday with a much-needed 12-10 win over the Kansas City Royals. The Cardinals entered the contest on Sunday with three straight losses, including two straight against the Royals.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 22

Lars Nootbaar Weighs In on JJ Wetherholt's Hot Start

The St. Louis Cardinals lost a tough series over the weekend to the Kansas City Royals. They managed to escape with a win on Sunday, but the team may be coming back down to earth for the first time this year.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 22

How the Cardinals Can Promote and Unlock Joshua Báez

The St. Louis Cardinals have one of the hottest overall prospects in baseball down in Triple-A in Joshua Báez, but there doesn't appear to be a spot for him in the majors right now.

JJ Wetherholt News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 22

JJ Wetherholt Is Having One of the Most Dominant Rookie Seasons in Cardinals History

St. Louis Cardinals rookie second baseman JJ Wetherholt certainly has looked like he belongs on a Major League Baseball field this season. Wetherholt has played in just 71 games so far this season and yet he has cemented himself among the game's best overall second basemen in the league.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / June 22

Monday morning observations about JJ Wetherholt, Masyn Winn

Folks, I don’t think I got it today. I spent all of Thursday getting ready for a weekend trip, of course not giving myself enough time to do everything I wanted to do, so the entire day was hectic.

St. Louis Cardinals News / HITC / June 22

St. Louis Cardinals rookie joins Albert Pujols on historic list thanks to home runs against Royals

JJ Wetherholt is turning what was meant to be a St. Louis Cardinals rebuilding year into something far more interesting. The rookie second baseman did not just help St.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 21

JJ Wetherholt homers twice as Cardinals outslug Royals 12-10

JJ Wetherholt hit two of the St. Louis Cardinals' four home runs Sunday, helping the visitors stave off the Kansas City Royals 12-10 to avoid a sweep in the three-game series.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 21

JJ Wetherholt’s multi-HR Father’s Day puts him in Albert Pujols company

The St. Louis Cardinals saw a performance for the ages on Sunday, from rookie JJ Wetherholt. Wetherholt hit two home runs as St. Louis went on to defeat the Kansas City Royals, 12-10.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / June 21

JJ Wetherholt Joins Paul Goldschmidt in Cardinals History

St. Louis Cardinals rookie second baseman JJ Wetherholt has been incredible to start his rookie campaign. Wetherholt is the current frontrunner to take home the 2026 National League Rookie of the Year Award and he has been on of the best second basemen in the sport.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Just Baseball / June 21

Top Standouts in the St. Louis Cardinals’ Farm System

After a tumultuous past three seasons, the St. Louis Cardinals enter 2026 with a clean slate throughout the organization. The franchise has seen many promising young stars take leaps forward throughout their farm system this season; now that we have a decent sample size, let’s take a look at who is shining above the others.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 20

Cardinals Can't Afford to Make This Mistake at Trade Deadline

The St. Louis Cardinals may finally be coming back down to earth after a hot start to the season. They still are 40-34 and lead the National League wild card race, but have lost three consecutive games.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 20

Why Cardinals–Yankees Trade Makes Too Much Sense This Summer

When the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline gets here this summer, there's certainly a way the St. Louis Cardinals could add talent without limiting the club this season.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Just Baseball / June 20

Two Veterans Have Surprising St. Louis Cardinals Eyeing October

The St. Louis Cardinals seemed destined for a rebuild after an offseason of limited adding to the roster. In fact, anything resembling a veteran player became a topic of trade discussion.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 19

Royals throttle Cardinals but lose Bobby Witt Jr. to concerning injury

Bobby Witt Jr. homered and was one of seven Kansas City players with at least two hits -- but later exited with right knee discomfort.

Dustin May News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 18

Dustin May Is Boosting His Free Agent Stock

On Monday night at Busch Stadium, Dustin May made the most impressive start of his major league career. The right-hander was perfect through six and finished with a one-hit, one-walk shutout.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 18

Cardinals coach reveals St. Louis’ secret sauce amid shocking season

The St. Louis Cardinals have continued to upset expectations throughout the 2026 season. Jordan Walker has led the way with a breakout season, while a number of other players have stepped up.

Chris Roycroft News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 18

Cardinals Designate Chris Roycroft For Assignment

The Cardinals announced that right-hander Chris Roycroft has been designated for assignment. That’s the corresponding move to open a 40-man spot for Max Rajcic.

Max Rajcic News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 18

Cardinals To Select Max Rajcic

The Cardinals are calling up right-hander Max Rajcic, reports Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat. Fellow righty Chris Roycroft will be optioned as the corresponding active roster move.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 16

Cardinals edge Padres behind Andre Pallante's stellar start

Andre Pallante threw seven stellar innings, Blaze Jordan and Nathan Church each had RBI base hits and the St. Louis Cardinals earned a 3-2 victory over the visiting San Diego Padres on Tuesday.

Dustin May News / Yardbarker / June 15

Cardinals' Dustin May hits milestones in complete-game shutout win

In the middle of his eighth MLB season, St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Dustin May pitched the game of his life.

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski dominates Phillies with one of best starts of MLB season

Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski throws fastest pitch by a starter in MLB history

Jackson Chourio has been a driving force for Brewers offense

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s power outage was not on the Blue Jays' radar

The 'Most strikeouts in the 2010s' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 12

Massive injury update on Mets' Francisco Lindor emerges

The New York Mets have remained arguably the biggest disappointment of the ongoing MLB season as star shortstop Francisco Lindor has been out of the lineup

Freddy Peralta, Mets reportedly have an understanding amid his struggles

Three bullpen arms the Pirates should target at the MLB trade deadline